How to Apply
Current Application Timeline
Next Cohort Begins: August 2026
GML deadline* for both MSW and GML applications: February 1, 2026
*WES Evaluation fees will be waived for GML candidates who complete all application materials for both applications by this date.
Steps to Apply
- Contact GlobalMissionLeader@baylor.edu or fill out this interest form regarding your intent to apply.
- The GML Program Coordinator will be in contact to help walk you through the application process.
- Apply to the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work as a 2-year MSW student
- Visit this site for MSW application requirements.
- On the MSW application, indicate your intention to apply for the GML Scholarship. You must indicate on the MSW application that you intend to apply for the GML program in order to be emailed the GML application link.
- The GML application link will be emailed to you upon completion of the MSW application.
- If you have questions about your MSW application call (001) 254-710-7853 or email MSW_Admissions@baylor.edu.
- Apply for the Global Mission Leadership Scholarship Program using the emailed link you received in the MSW application.
What to Expect in the GML Scholarship Application
- Essays
- General information about who you are, your personal goals, and your desire to serve in your community, as well as your educational and service background. Please thoughtfully consider your responses to these questions.
- Supervisor Reference
- Please ask a current or past work supervisor who has directly supervised your work to complete this form. The form will be directly emailed to the supervisor you identify.
- Character and Service Reference
- Please ask a community leader or personal reference who can attest to your character to complete this form. The form will be directly emailed to the referee you identify.
- Academic Writing Sample
- This sample should demonstrate your academic writing proficiency. It can be a previous paper from your undergraduate or graduate coursework.
- Statement of Intent to return to your home country for two-years of social work service.
Please contact GlobalMissionLeader@baylor.edu if you have any questions about your eligibility or the application process.